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Cambridge study of near-term alternative London bus technologies finds lean-burn CNG most costly with greater climate impact than diesel

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Annual GHG emissions relative to BASE Scenario (BASE Scenario = 949 kt CO 2 e on a 100-year GWP basis) for differing London bus fleet technology options. Their findings indicated that emission control strategy retrofits are the least costly near-term intervention to reduce urban air pollution. Credit: ACS, Chong et al.

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EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

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FC = fuel cells; EV = electric vehicles; ADAS = advanced driver assistance systems; VDM = vehicle design and manufacturing; TMS = traffic management systems; EM = energy management; EC = emission control; MaaS = mobility as a service; HVAC = heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; CAD = computer aided design. Source: JRC.

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14 Major Cities Form C40 Electric Vehicle Network

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In collaboration with four vehicle manufacturers and the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), these cities will focus on four key areas necessary for becoming electric vehicle ready. Develop and publish a plan to mobilize demand for electric vehicles in city fleets for the period 2010 - 2013 and rally private fleets to the safe end.

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Lancet Series Finds That Cutting Greenhouse Pollutants Will Have Major Direct Health Benefits Worldwide

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The studies use case studies to demonstrate the co-benefits of tackling climate change in four sectors: electricity generation, household energy use, transportation, and food and agriculture. Climate change threatens us all, but its impact will likely be greatest on the poorest communities in every country. —Kirk R.

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U of Birmingham scientists launch project to tackle global clean cold challenge

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Clean cooling technologies, which can support environmentally sustainable cold chains, include Dearman’s zero-emission transport refrigeration system ( earlier post ); solar-driven cooling for pack-houses; and even small transportable ammonia-water absorption refrigeration which can be used to transport medicine. It also accounts for 3.3

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Cella Energy Ltd named UK winner for Shell Springboard Awards 2011 for novel solid-state hydrogen storage technology

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The hydrogen micro-bead technology is compatible with standard combustion engines and can either be used as an additive to conventional fuels where it would reduce carbon emissions, or on its own to make hydrogen gas for zero-carbon driving. Cella Energy received their award at a ceremony held at the Royal Society of Science in London.

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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million) in 22 studies and projects to develop new technology that will speed up the reduction of CO 2 emissions from road vehicles. The work will help to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions and deliver mass-market low carbon road vehicles within 5 to 15 years. 2nd Generation Zero Emissions 12t Battery Electric Truck.

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